Ophthalmology
What’s wrong with the LASIK Market? In a word, nothing. In fact, according to MarketScope, the LASIK market grew 7.2% in 2018. Perhaps a better question is, “Why doesn’t the LASIK Market grow faster?” Or, why doesn’t every cataract surgeon do LASIK? Follow that with, “Why has a safe, time-tested, affordable, and life enhancing medical…
Read MoreOnly time will tell if private equity can fuel growth in ophthalmology. Are Dick Lindstrom and his partners at Minnesota Eye Consultants (MEC) the tipping point for the spread of the Mega Practice? Is this right for our industry? Private Equity Let’s start with a definition of private equity. Investopedia defines private equity this way:…
Read MoreThe field of ophthalmology is in the midst of tremendous change. Hyper-evolving technology, a veritable tsunami of patient demand for services with increasing expectations, a significant consumer element added to the physician patient relationship and an uncertain reimbursement environment work together to create a landscape that is ripe for creative destruction. ‘Creative Destruction’ is a…
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